Matt McBride, baseball player, 2012-2016

Matt McBride

Born: 5/23/1985 in Bethlehem, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-04 | Final Game: 2016-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Hagerty McBride

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Biography

Matt McBride, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2012 to 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, he made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in 92 games. McBride's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, attributes that allowed him to contribute to his teams despite facing stiff competition. Over the course of his career, McBride recorded 39 hits, including four home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .201. His time in the majors came during an era marked by offensive power and the evolving role of position players, and he showcased his skills at the highest level despite the challenges. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, McBride's journey through the sport exemplified the perseverance and spirit that defines many players in the game. He retired from professional baseball on September 28, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 194 23 39 7 0 4 19 0 4 43 0.201 0.228 0.299 0.527 -370.3

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.527 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 COL NL 31 78 8 16 2 0 2 11 0 1 17 0.205 .254 (-19%) .318 (-30%) .405 (-24%) .724 (-27%) -370.3
2014 COL NL 21 31 6 7 2 0 2 6 0 2 12 0.226 — — — — 0.0
2015 COL NL 20 42 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2016 OAK AL 20 43 4 9 3 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.209 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 15 122 3 2 12
C 16 11 81 5 0 0
OF 22 15 27 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 COL 1B 8 8 59 0 2 3
2012 COL OF 12 9 20 0 0 0
2014 COL 1B 5 3 28 1 0 6
2014 COL OF 4 2 3 1 0 1
2015 COL 1B 4 4 33 2 0 3
2015 COL OF 5 4 4 0 0 0
2016 OAK 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2016 OAK C 16 11 81 5 0 0
2016 OAK OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16
First Base 18
Left Field 5
Right Field 18
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA 2004, 2005, 2006